Inferior direction

What does "Inferior direction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Inferior direction in medicine refers to the position of something being below or lower than another part of the body. For example, the feet are considered to be in an inferior position to the head. This term is used to describe the location of body parts or organs in relation to each other. It's like saying something is "down" or "underneath" in everyday language.

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